The 150th Birth Anniversary and the Centenary of the Beatification of St Therese of the Child Jesus, the patroness of Pushpashrama, was celebrated on Sunday, 8 October 2023 at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Pushpashrama. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by Archbishop Emeritus Dr Bernard Moras, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Mysuru at 4.00 pm. After the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration, a cultural programme followed on the life and mission of the Little Flower held at the Pushpashrama auditorium, and then dinner. Fr Silvestre D’Souza, the Provincial of the Karnataka-Goa Province, highlighted in his message some of the important inspiring aspects of Therese’s life and message.
The entire celebration was organized by the Carmelite Family of Mysuru Region under the leadership of Pushpashrama Community and guided by Fr Alphonse Britto. Around 45 priests and 500 Religious and faithful were present for the celebrations. Around 225 children were on the stage to perform various programs.
